Great Car

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating

9/10

Value

10/10

Reliability

10/10

Quality

9/10

Performance

9/10

Styling

9/10

Comfort

10/10

Pros: "Quality, Reliability, Good Looks"

Cons: "Battery life"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This is my 2nd Maxima and I'm very impressed with the quality and reliability of the car after owning it for 10 years (2006 model purchased 7/2005). I'm very impressed with the original paint/clear coat as I rarely put on any wax protectant and the paint still looks beautiful. The only issue I have with the car is it needs a new battery about every 2, maybe 3?, years (although the Texas heat may contribute to this wear), which is something I can live with."

"Only issue is the very, very, very wide turning radius. Numbers of times I have had to back up pulling into a parking space because I could not make the turn. Forget about making a u-turn with out backing up."

Worst vehicle ever

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating

3/10

Value

4/10

Reliability

5/10

Quality

3/10

Performance

3/10

Styling

7/10

Comfort

7/10

Cons: "Very fast and comfortable"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 2

"Nissan Maxima was my dream car. I saved and put down the deposit to a total nightmare. I paid $21k for the car. I replaced the transmission twice. I replaced the right rear hub assembly. I replaced the radiator and all hoses and thermostats. And about 5 other sensors that took weeks to figure out what the actual problem was. ABS system went out. Car squeaks and makes noises.Air conditioning squeals when you cut it on. I mean i would get it out of the shop and one week later its back for something else. This is by far the worst car i ever bought and the biggest I told you so in my family. Every time i see someone driving one with 30 day tags my skin cringes. Currently it the power steering fluid is leaking and needs to be repaired as well as the anti freeze is leaking and needs repair. recently had a headlight go out...bulb cost 100 and then 100-200 to install because the BUMPER has to be removed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There has NEVER been a recall on anything and doesnt make any sense."

sad to say goodbye

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating

9/10

Value

8/10

Reliability

9/10

Quality

9/10

Performance

9/10

Styling

9/10

Comfort

8/10

Pros: "styling, acceleration"

Cons: "turning radius, gas mileage"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"After 10 years we will be selling our Nissan Maxima. This makes me sad because I loved this car. It is sporty and fun and the styling is awesome and has stood up to the test of time. It has lots of great options including my favorite - a heated steering wheel. The gas mileage isn't great, and the turning radius is pretty awful, but the ride and acceleration are fantastic."

"ha the timing chain noise and nissan dealer said it was worn out at 51000 miles . found out nissan has alitigation law siuit against premature timing chain wear because of plastic tensioners . the reason we bought the car was becuase it had atiming chain and not abelt . silly us."